Dive Summary:
- Progress Energy Carolinas, now a subsidiary of Duke Energy, has filed documents with the North Carolina Utilities Commission laying out a case for a significant rate increase.
- Average customers would see their average rates increase from $105.15 a month to $119.94; monthly customers charges would rise from $6.75 to $13.50.
- Progress’ last increase came in 1987, when the Shearon Harris nuclear plant went online.
From the article:
Progress Energy Carolinas officials are seeking a significant customer rate increase, the first such increase in 25 years.
The Raleigh-based company — now a subsidiary of Charlotte-based Duke Energy — recently filed documents with the N.C. Utilities Commission laying out the utility’s case for the rate increase. ...
